By Colleen Lefholz¦
Daisy Bryant, 8, jumps double dutch at a jump-rope class held outside the Armory Sports and Community Center on Tuesday. The jump rope class is held every Tuesday at the Armory Center.

By Colleen Lefholz¦
Children participate in the jump rope class held by Columbia Parks and Recreation outside the Armory Sports and Community Center on Tuesday. The class is held every Tuesday and has about fifteen participants.

By MISSOURIAN STAFF ¦
Alie de Boton has been painting for more than 70 years. She and her husband, Robert, have traveled the world. They were married in Europe during World War II and spent time fleeing the Gestapo before settling in Columbia.

By Ally Anderson¦
Kiana Grant, site facilitator for the Benton Elementary School's Adventure Club, and Jonathan Garr, a first-grader at Benton, work on an experiment under the shade of the "Giving Tree".

By Ally Anderson¦
The "Giving Tree" has given countless members of the community comfort, shade and stability. Ann Alofs, a third grade teacher at Benton Elementary School, said the removal of the tree is almost symbolic. "Benton has been experiencing big changes in terms of lots of teachers retiring," she said. "It’s almost as if the tree knew it was time to go. All good things come to an end and I guess this is one of them, but it is sad.”

By Ally Anderson¦
The "Giving Tree" is an old Hackberry tree located on the Benton Elementary School playground. The Tree has been on the school's property since 1896, when the school opened. Students and residents of the Benton-Stephens community have enjoyed its many benefits since then. The "Giving Tree" is to be removed on Monday, April 19. “It speaks to longevity and stability because it’s a piece of Benton history. With it leaving, it’s sad,” said Cathy Cox, home/school communicator.

By Brenden Neville¦
Isaac Yoder looks back at his sister Patience Yoder, his mother Katie Yoder, his sister Sunshine Yoder and his brother Ezekiel Yoder during a tea party rally Tuesday at the Missouri Capitol. They attended the rally to circulate an anti-abortion petition.

By Jessica Barnett¦
A 2002 Honda Civic is towed after being involved in an accident on S. Providence Road near Nifong Boulevard on Tuesday. The vehicle was crossing Providence when it was struck by a Chevrolet truck heading south on Providence.

By Jessica Barnett¦
Two Rock Bridge High School students get backpacks out of their car after they were in an accident on Tuesday. One of the students, a 17-year-old who was sitting in the passenger seat, had to be taken to the hospital. The accident occurred as they were crossing S. Providence Road near Nifong Boulevard to turn onto a side road in front of Sophia's.

By Joel Kowsky¦
Outgoing Mayor Darwin Hindman and City Coucilwoman Laura Nauser hug after a proclamation and gifts were presented to Hindman in the City Council Chambers on Monday. Hindman was presented with a proclamation about his service to the city.